Weather watcher observation kit - Flood

 

Dear local community weather observer,

Thank you for agreeing to be part of this valuable project, where the community can tell us first hand of their experiences and activities during severe weather events. If you know of others who may be interested in participating, please do refer them to Anne Dansey on 9209 6693 or email adansey@portphillip.vic.gov.au


What you will be observing?

As a weather event observer, you will be observing and recording how others around you behave before and during weather events (your family, household, neighbours, colleagues at work). What are they doing, if anything, to prepare for the event? What did they do during the event? You will be aiming to capture what people do, regardless of whether you believe that their actions are appropriate.


What is a flood weather event?

• Flood – often follows a storm, but not always. An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.

Duration of the observation period

The duration of the observation period is December 2011 – April 2012.Please do include recollections of recent weather events such as the Christmas Day 2011 hailstorm and the heatwave Melbourne recently experienced over New Year 2012.


Why is the City of Port Phillip collecting this information?

Council is about to develop an awareness program to assist our communities to better prepare for and manage weather events. Your observations are valuable to identify what current levels of community awareness might be, and will help the City of Port Phillip design and provide more relevant information on how our communities can prepare for, and respond to, weather events.


How to collect your observations

There are two simple steps for each weather event you observe –
1. Fill out the simple survey below. There is no limit to the number of observations you may choose to make. You can also submit photos by email.
2. Please provide your contact telephone number or email address in case we have to clarify an observation with you.